Warren Buffett's Management Secrets

Though Mary Buffett's reading is slow paced and unexciting, her closeness to her father adds something to this uncomplicated lesson on how the investing icon manages his world. The authors summarize Warren Buffett's career and investment philosophy. But the enduring message in this primer is how he improves his chances of success by choosing businesses with a competitive advantage and only hiring CEOs with the necessary skills, integrity, and passion. He's a proactive leader who motivates his people by praising freely, respecting boundaries, and delegating liberally. The Zen-like lesson in Buffett's management style is that you succeed more and struggle less when you are thoughtful about what you bring into your life and careful about how you manage it. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine